Course - Organic Chemistry, Specialization Project - TKJ4520
Organic Chemistry, Specialization Project
About
About the course
Course content
Organic chemistry research and developmental project, synthesis of organic molecules based on literature and competence in the research groups, isolation and purification of organic chemical compounds, analyses of reactions (NMR, HPLC, GC, TLC), characterisation of products, research planning, finding and using external literature, writing a research dissertation.
Learning outcome
After ending the course you should: (i) make a safety job analysis on day-to-day chemistry project tasks based on material safety datasheets and the lab recipe, (ii) have knowledge reaching towards the research front in dedicated areas, (iii) be able to do experimental studies e.g. synthesis, isolation of compounds and analysis, (iv) based on your own results develop working hypothesis and plan your own work, (v) be able to use Reaxys' for collecting chemical information, (vi) be able to choose a suitable analytic technique for analysing your reaction, (vii) be able to choose a suitable method for purification of products, (viii) have knowledge on how to optimise a purification method (column chromatography/crystallisation), (ix) be able to choose a suitable methods for characterising products, (x) be able to use practically several analytical methods (eg NMR, GC, HPLC, IR, UV), (xi) be able to write a research dissertation with references, and (xii) give an oral presentation of project results.
Learning methods and activities
Individual research project conducted under personal supervision. Grade will be given based on experimental skills and a written report. English teaching by request.
Further on evaluation
If the project report is evaluated as Not Passed, the candidate(s) may complete a new project assignment during the next regular completion of the course.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Equivalent to 4th year master student (technology) in Organic Chemistry.
Course materials
Information will be given in the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TKJ4725 | 15 sp | Autumn 2007 |
Subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Audun Formo Buene
- Elisabeth Egholm Jacobsen
- John Christian de Mello
- Nebojsa Simic
- Odd Reidar Gautun
- Solon Oikonomopoulos